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Chapter 7
Introducing another limited bottling from Swiss indie bottlers Chapter 7. As is their style, we are brought another single cask expression with a very generous ABV of 57.1%. After 16 years exclusively in Rum cask the juicy tropical notes certainly shine through. Think papaya, pineapple, and mango dominating, rounded off through the dryness of the […]
Every author, poet and dramatist has their own way of dealing with the dreaded writer’s block: going for a walk, having a cup of coffee, or enjoying a drink and a chat with friends. With this amazing Writer’s Tears gift set, which includes a bottle of Writer’s Tears Pot Still Blend and a pair of […]
Produced in a batch of just 159 bottles, the Jane Doe 1989/2016 Caribbean Rum Cask Finish is a definite must-have for anyone keen to boost the rare bottles in their collection. It was distilled in 1989 before being left to mature in Caribbean Rum casks for 27 years, giving it a caramel-like sweetness that is […]
This whiskey curiosity, a 15 Year Old single malt, is the fourth “volume” in the Teeling Distillery’s Revival series. Aged in ex-bourbon for 14 years before a final 12 months in Muscat Wine barrels from the Douro Valley. Its maturation in Muscat Port casks gives it a wonderful golden hue, and a beautifully complex palate […]
Blackadder
From independent bottlers Blackadder comes A Drop of the Irish Whiskey Single Malt: a gorgeous, pale gold expression bottled “as naturally as possible”, in line with Blackadder’s mission statement. Many reviews compare the aromas and flavours of A Drop of the Irish Whiskey to the smooth, well-balanced qualities commonly found in Bushmills whiskey, and so […]
Blackadder
Independent bottler Blackadder is on a mission: to bottle whiskey as naturally as possible. This involves a lighter filtration process, allowing greater emphasis on the character of the cask in the whiskey. One product of such a process is A Drop of the Irish Sherry Cask Finish, a rare find from a batch of less […]
Whether you’re happily perusing a good book, or frantically scribbling one of your own, the 2016 Writer’s Tears Cask Strength Edition is a welcome and worthy accompaniment. Bottled at 53% ABV, this limited edition Irish whiskey packs enough punch to either cure the worst case of writer’s block, or at the very least, provide a […]
Bushmills
Northern Ireland’s Bushmills Distillery is one of the great icons of Irish whiskey production, and this sinfully indulgent expression, bottled by the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society, is a glowing example of the distillery’s may distinguished masterpieces. Aged over 15 years in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels, the Sinful Indulgence expression of the Bushmills 2002 SMWS series is […]
What do you get when you mature a single malt in port and bourbon casks? A malt made in Heaven, or the Dingle Distillery which is surely not far off! The rich, amber hue of the whiskey is a perfect compliment to the complex and aromatic flavour that this unique maturation process creates.
A novel twist on the classic Irish whiskey maturation method, this creamy offering from the Dingle distillery has been matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks to give it extra depth and sweetness. Expect warming notes of fudge, spice, and a festive hint of dried fruit and peels.
A firm favourite with whiskey connoisseurs the world over, this Bushmills 12 Year Old single malt is aromatic and full-bodied. Best enjoyed with close friends while sharing anecdotes in comfortable chairs by the fire after dinner.
Ex-Bourbon
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L.Mulligan. Grocer.
This 9-Year-Old single malt is from the single cask release from L.Mulligan Grocers of Stoneybatter, Dublin. A stable of the Irish food & drink scene, L. Mulligans combines authentic Irish grub, craft beer, and one of the widest selections of Irish whiskey the Island has to offer. Their offering extended to whiskey and it is no surprise […]
Distillery
O’ Kanagan’s Very Rare is a short-lived bottling from the Cooley Distillery. Created for the German retail market back in the mid-’90s this particular brand has very little stock left. The blend consists of both double-distilled malt and grain whiskey aged exclusively in ex-bourbon American white oak. This is a no-age-statement, however, upon tasting we can deduce […]
